http://iawf.orgIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of women Recently Posted News ItemsEN2012-Feb-04 00:00:00 GMThttp://iawf.orgadmin@yourdomain.comIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of womenWebsite Baker CMS RSS News Feed2011-Nov-28, 12:16(Dayna B. 2011-Nov-28, 12:16) Female athletes often get overlooked as athletes and are labeled as sex symbols. Just google women wrestlers and you'll find pages of 'professional' female wrestlers with names like Steel Kitten and no mention of the top-ranked USA National Women's Wrestling Team. http://iawf.org/pages/posts/meet-the-usa-national-womens-wrestling-team-135.phpDayna B.2011-Sep-26, 09:28(Dayna B. 2011-Sep-26, 09:28) Bluder said of her players, "I care about them in all aspects of their lives. I want to help them succeed as athletes, but especially as people. “http://iawf.org/pages/posts/coach-lisa-bluder-at-scheels-october-5-132.phpDayna B.2012-Jan-05, 09:07(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-Jan-05, 09:07) Mary Beth Guillaume, President and Founder of Lionne Designs said, “I have been passionate about the Iowa Women’s Foundation mission from the moment I was introduced to it. It is so perfectly aligned with our philosophy at Lionne of encouraging women to truly believe in themselves. I really look forward to a great partnership and the chance to impact the women and girls of Iowa.”http://iawf.org/pages/posts/encouraging-women-to-truly-believe-in-themselves-92.phpStephanie Hamilton2011-Aug-19, 15:47(Dayna B. 2011-Aug-19, 15:47) JOIN US ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th! On Women’s Equality Day, we will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Old Capital Senate Chambers to sing our remake of The Girl That I Marry…now The Woman I Vote For…in a filmed rendition. Our goal is to gather at least 79 women; the total number of women needed to elect to the Iowa legislature and the Iowa delegation to U.S. Congress in order to achieve political equity. Please pass this invitation along! Download the lyrics. Listen to the tune, with the original lyrics, on YouTube.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/voices-united-for-political-equity-129.phpDayna B.2011-Aug-19, 12:51(Dayna B. 2011-Aug-19, 12:51) The League of Women Voters of Johnson County, 50-50 in 2020, AAUW, Iowa Women’s Foundation and the Women’s Resource and Action Center have joined forces with the 5th Annual Landlocked Film Festival to bring Miss Representation to Iowa City. The film will be shown at the Bijou Theatre, The University of Iowa 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, on Friday, August 26 at 6 pm followed by Roxanne Conlin, a Des Moines activist and attorney. Conlin ran for Iowa governor in 1982 and U.S. Senate in 2010. Learn more about her experience with the press and what we can do to begin to change societal attitudes regarding women and girls. A second screening will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at The Englert, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/women-leaders-join-forces-to-showcase-miss-representation-131.phpDayna B.2011-Aug-10, 09:08(Dayna B. 2011-Aug-10, 09:08) Through Angel House, Carol and other women are able to discover the leader within them. The self-esteem course was made possible through the Iowa Women’s Foundation and has been one of the most influential tools in developing leaders at Angel House.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/grant-partner-update-angel-house-128.phpDayna B.2011-Jul-22, 16:21(Dayna B. 2011-Jul-22, 16:21) Check out the statewide directory of women's organizations. The database is updated regularly. We want to make sure you are included. Please send updated information about your organization to info@iawf.org. Together we are building bridges and maximizing resources for the benefit of all Iowans.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/want-to-get-connected-with-organizations-that-serve-iowa-women-and-girls-126.phpDayna B.2011-Jun-20, 14:53(Dayna B. 2011-Jun-20, 14:53) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/declare-our-independence-124.phpDayna B.2011-Jun-16, 10:24(Dayna B. 2011-Jun-16, 10:24) Thank you Old Capitol City Roller Girls for contributing to the Iowa Women's Foundation! We are grateful for your support. Don't miss out on the fun - join us for the next home bout on Saturday, September 10 at the Coralville Marriott. The fast paced, high energy energy event fueled by strong, athletic women is sure to capture your attention and leave you wanting more.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/old-capitol-city-roller-girls-rock-123.phpDayna B.2011-Sep-16, 13:23(Stephanie Hamilton 2011-Sep-16, 13:23) Be among the leaders investing in women-focused projects at IWF's 15th Annual Awards Luncheon. Through strategic investments and collaborations, IWF seeks to create lasting social change for all Iowans. The path there is crafted through the melding of community support and innovative ideas - all of which we will be celebrating on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets are $50 with a reduced student rate of $25. Tables of eight are $400. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Diana Brayton, diana@iawf.org, for more information. Learn more about our annual awards luncheon.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/15th-annual-luncheon-98.phpStephanie Hamilton2011-May-06, 16:47(Dayna B. 2011-May-06, 16:47) Every day countless sisters, aunts, neighbors, teachers and friends guide, mentor and shape the future of other women. Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who made a contribution to the Iowa Women’s Foundation this Mothers and Others Day.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/happy-mothers-and-others-day-122.phpDayna B.2011-May-06, 14:14(Stephanie Hamilton 2011-May-06, 14:14) Each May, we pause to collectively remember an important truth: The women we know work hard.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/honor-an-amazing-woman-in-your-life-120.phpStephanie Hamilton2011-Jan-27, 10:55(Stephanie Hamilton 2011-Jan-27, 10:55) Leadership Circle Members Private reception honoring the Iowa Women's Foundation Leadership Circle members will be hosted by Liz and Alan Swanson. Thursday February 10, 2011 from 5:00- 6:30 p.m.    http://iawf.org/pages/posts/iowa-womens-foundation-leadership-circle-116.phpStephanie Hamilton2011-Jan-14, 16:20(Dayna B. 2011-Jan-14, 16:20) The Iowa Women's Foundation is proud to announce the birth of the IWF Leadership Circle! Eighty remarkable leaders have made a three-year commitment to support the statewide growth and development of the foundation.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/eighty-unite-to-form-the-iwf-leadership-circle-110.phpDayna B.2010-Sep-23, 12:15(Dayna B. 2010-Sep-23, 12:15) The Iowa Women's Foundation is proud to serve as the fiscal agent and provide administrative support for the 50-50 in 2020 Initiative. Read more about this exciting project in The Gazette article included below: "Women have hoped for gender equity in elected offices, but now it’s time to “go out and work for it,” Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman Monica Vernon said Wednesday as she kicked off a 10-year effort to elect more Iowa woman to state and federal office."  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/50-50-in-2020-104.phpDayna B.